Gallatin County, Illinois Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Gallatin County, Illinois
Gallatin County, Illinois Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
4,819
Median Age
46.7
Male Median
45.1
Female Median
48.7
Gallatin County, Illinois Population Growth

Gallatin County, Illinois Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -16.5%%.
-16.5%% Growth
Gallatin County, Illinois Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Gallatin County, Illinois Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.7 | 4,819 |
| 2023 | 47.3 | 4,857 |
| 2022 | 46.9 | 4,967 |
| 2021 | 46.7 | 5,038 |
| 2020 | 45.9 | 4,983 |
| 2019 | 45.6 | 5,064 |
| 2018 | 45.3 | 5,157 |
| 2017 | 44.8 | 5,226 |
| 2016 | 44.7 | 5,325 |
| 2015 | 45.1 | 5,385 |
| 2014 | 45.0 | 5,439 |
| 2013 | 45.1 | 5,516 |
| 2012 | 45.0 | 5,592 |
| 2011 | 43.9 | 5,685 |
| 2010 | 43.2 | 5,773 |
Gallatin County, Illinois Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.4% |
| 5–17 | 16.1% |
| 18–24 | 6.0% |
| 25–34 | 9.7% |
| 35–54 | 23.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.9% |
| 65+ | 25.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Gallatin County, Illinois
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 84.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 37.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 46.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Gallatin County, Illinois
The median age in Gallatin County, Illinois is 46.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Gallatin County, Illinois is 4,819.
In Gallatin County, Illinois, seniors (ages 65+) make up 25.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Gallatin County, Illinois is aging.